How to Apply for an Indian Passport for a Newborn Baby in the Netherlands

If you are an Indian citizen living in the Netherlands and have a newborn baby, you may want to obtain an Indian passport for your child. This process can seem daunting at first, but with some careful preparation and attention to detail, it can be straightforward and efficient. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process.

Step 1: Register the Birth of Your Child

Before applying for an Indian passport for your newborn baby, you must first register the birth with the Indian embassy in the Netherlands. This can be done online or in person at the embassy. You'll need to provide the baby's birth certificate, along with the parents' passports and marriage certificate.

Birth certificate based on Indian Passport

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Registration of Birth of Children Eligible for Indian Nationality

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REGISTRATION OF BIRTH OF A MINOR CHILD AT AN INDIAN CONSULATE UNDER SECTION 4(1) OF THE CITIZENSHIP ACT, 1955

• Eligibility Criteria
• Required Documents
• Passport Details Exemption for specific persons

1. Eligibility Criteria

A person may submit an application for registration of birth of his minor child born outside India in terms of sub-section(1) of section 4 in Form I to the Indian consulate in the country, where such child was born, together with a declaration that the child does not hold the passport of any other country.

The applicants are advised to carefully go through the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955 and rules framed there under to determine their eligibility for Indian citizenship.

List of Required Documents

List of documents to be uploaded for birth registration

1. A copy of the birth certificate of the child

2. A copy of the passport of both the parents

3. A copy of the certificate of Indian citizenship if acquired by registration/naturalization

4. A copy of the marriage certificate of the parents

5. Declaration letter that the child does not hold the passport of any other country

6. Checkout: Image Uploading Criteria and Document Uploading Criteria

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Applying for an Indian Passport for the First Time for a New Born Baby (Minor)

Step 1: Gather the Required Documents before booking an appointment

Before we start the collection of documents, its always best to follow up the official website and sources to read and know exactly the important information.

To apply for an Indian passport for your newborn baby, you'll need to gather the following documents:

• The baby's birth certificate
• The parents' passports
• Marriage Certificate

You may also need to provide additional documentation or information if requested by the embassy. You can check the latest information about this in the above following link.

You should apply online for the birth registration and Application form for an Indian Passport before booking an appointment.

Step 2: Complete the Application Form online

You can submit the Indian passport application form online from the embassy's website and fill it out accurately with all required information. The form will ask for details such as the baby's name, date of birth, and parents' information.

Step 3: Booking an Appointment and Submit the Application

Once you've completed the submitted application form, you can download the pdf file by clicking on the button "Print Application Form" and gathered all the required documents, you can submit your application in person at the Indian embassy in the Netherlands.

Step 4: Pay the Fees

You will need to pay the required fees for processing the passport application. The fees can be paid in cash or by credit card, depending on the embassy's payment policies.

Step 5: Wait for Processing

The processing time for a new Indian passport can vary, but it typically takes 4-6 weeks. Once your application has been processed, you will be notified to collect the passport in person at the embassy or arrange for it to be mailed to your address.

Additional Considerations

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when applying for an Indian passport for your newborn baby in the Netherlands:

• The baby must be physically present at the embassy or consulate when submitting the application.
• If the baby holds any other citizenship in addition to Indian citizenship, you may need to provide additional documentation or information.
• The embassy may request additional documentation or information as needed.